Tess March 25th, 2008
Pregnancy is one of the major causes behind pain in the lower back in women, which is similar to sciatica. Sciatica is primarily caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve due to any one or more reasons behind the compression.
Typically, sciatica is the compression of the sciatic nerve roots in the lower spine. A condition known as pseudo sciatica causes similar debilitating pain when the peripheral sections of the sciatic nerve are compressed.
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Tess January 12th, 2008
Growing old with grace is not easy. As one gets older, there are many problems that people have to struggle with. There are certain physiological changes in the human body that create conditions like sleep disorders and insomnia extremely common among older people.
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Tess January 2nd, 2008
Treating depression can be a challenge irrespective of whether it is for a woman or a man. But the manner in which a female patient is managed is different from the manner in which is a male patient is addressed.
There are many biological differences between men and women. Additionally, there is a drastic difference in the manner in which men and women respond to similar situations. It might be a surprise for some, but medication also has dissimilar effects on the two genders. Such factors need to be kept in mind while treating depression in women.
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Tess September 10th, 2007
Given that carrying a baby is an extremely critical task, a pregnant woman is always wary of what she eats. This is specifically so because what she ingests has a direct impact on the child’s overall health. Irrespective of whether it is something to eat or drink, cigarette or drug, the expecting mother always wants to be sure if it is safe for the baby she is carrying.
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Tess September 2nd, 2007
A woman’s body undergoes a lot of changes during pregnancy and child birth. Hormonal changes, physical stress of birth and lack of sleep coupled with the added responsibility of parenting, predispose the new mother to mental disorders like depression. Extreme cases of post partum depression may cause unpleasant emotional turbulence, hallucinations and even thoughts of suicide.
Women who are more liable to suffer from post partum depression include:
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Tess December 13th, 2006
By Nathalie Fiest
Breast cancer is a reality many women will have to deal with. Statistics show that one woman out of nine will develop breast cancer in her life. Whether it be a dear friend, a close family member or herself, every woman will be touched by breast cancer in one way or the other. Breast cancer accounts for about 30% of all cancers.
Every woman should be aware of the risk factors and change those she can to lower her risk of developing breast cancer in her life.
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Tess November 14th, 2006
Even though pregnancy is supposed to be the happiest period in the life of a woman, a tenth of all women go through this phase facing some symptom of anxiety or depression. About 5 percent of women undergo major depression during pregnancy. Anxiety and depression during pregnancy is fairly normal and if you are going through this phase, you should know that a large number of women face similar thoughts and worries.
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Tess October 19th, 2006
Tea For Easing Menstrual Cramps
Mix equal parts of Saint Johnswort leaves and raspberry leaves in boiling leaves in boiling water for about 10 minutes.
Cinnamon Tea for Menstrual Cramps
Combine 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 cup boiling water. This is a quick and effective way to alleviate the pain of menstrual cramps.
Herbal Hints for Women
- Ginger, in hot ginger tea or mixed with milk, is an old remedy for pain associated with menstruation.
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Tess September 19th, 2006
* 2 parts sage
* 2 parts motherwort
* 1/4 part dong quai
Steep in 2 cups boiling water for 10 minutes. Drink 1 cup as needed.
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Tess September 11th, 2006
Ingredients:
* 1 cup boiled water
* 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
Combine ingredients and drink while still warm. You can sweeten with a little honey.
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